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100 1 _aWhite, William,
_d1832?-1890
245 1 0 _aLife of Emanuel Swedenborg :
_bTogether with a brief synopsis of his writings, both philosophical and theological
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2022
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aOne of several editions published by Lippincott between 1870 and 1890, omitting Chapter XXX, p. 267-272, Progress of the New Church, which appeared in the 1st American ed. of 1866.
500 _aRelease date is 2022-04-12
508 _aPeter Vachuska, Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Life of Emanuel Swedenborg" by William White is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work chronicles the life of Emanuel Swedenborg, a notable philosopher and theologian renowned for his innovative ideas and spiritual visions. This biography explores Swedenborg's contributions to both science and theology, as well as the societal reception of his work during his lifetime. At the start of the narrative, the author details Swedenborg's early life, including his birth in Stockholm and his family background, notably his father’s role as a bishop. It depicts Swedenborg's intellectual development and early ideas about faith that diverged from mainstream theological thought. As he grew, he became known for his scientific accomplishments and literary contributions. While establishing his reputation, the narrative foreshadows his later profound spiritual experiences, positioning him on a transformative journey from a respected scientist to a visionary with claims of open communication with the spiritual realm. This introductory section sets the stage for understanding Swedenborg's complex legacy, which intertwines his theological explorations with his scientific inquiries. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: J. B. Lippincott & Co., 1880
653 _aSwedenborg, Emanuel, 1688-1772
653 _aMystics -- Sweden -- Biography
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67821
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